Volunteers and their efforts are the heart of the organization. Larry Mooney is a great example. An experienced aircraft mechanic and pilot, Mooney is at the airport every Saturday instructing the kids in everything from TIG welding to fabric work to engine overhaul. Every minute the students spend in the shop is logged toward their airframe and powerplant certificate.While the training is at almost no cost to the students, KIAE is not a free ride. The students spend three years of weekly work in the hangar and the classroom before they get a shot at the flying program. The ones who get that far have earned their flight training spot in a very special way, and have a special appreciation for the training.
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